LANSING, MI - Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration says it is gearing up efforts to try and support mental health initiatives in Michigan. Snyder signed two executive orders Wednesday to create commissions designed to help strengthen the state’s mental health system. One order signed by the Republican governor creates the six-member Mental Health and Wellness Commission, which will be created within the state’s Department of Community Health. It will serve in an advisory role and explore solutions related to education, public safety, military veterans, service delivery and other areas. The commission is expected to issue a final report of its findings by Dec. 20. Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is taking a lead role in the initiatives and will chair the Mental Health and Wellness Commission, which he called a “broad effort to identify gaps that exist in any and all government services as they relate to people with mental health conditions.” Calley told MLive.com the effort will work to identify “gaps in our current system and what do we need to better accommodate helping people reach independence and productivity and highest potential.” A second executive order creates the 14-member Mental Health Diversion Council, also within the Department of Community Health. The council’s goal will be developing ways to divert people with mental illnesses or substance abuse problems away from the criminal justice system and into treatment. The council’s work will help provide an “ongoing examination” of mental health issues in Michigan, according to the Snyder administration. Along with Calley, Department of Community Health Director James Haveman will play key roles in both efforts. The Mental Health and Wellness Commission will include state lawmakers, both Republicans and Democrats, who will be selected by legislative leaders. The Mental Health Diversion Council will include input from Michigan Department of Corrections Director Daniel Heyns. In December, Snyder called for a comprehensive review from several state departments related to mental health, gun violence, school safety and other issues. And overall mental health support systems were brought up regularly when the Legislature approved laws related to